As Interior Color, Mauve Is Out of It

MONTVALE, N.J. — Opulent colors are in for home decor, according to Ken Charbonneau, color merchandising manager for Benjamin Moore & Co.

Look for bright reds, oranges and intense cobalt blues, Charbonneau says. "America is embracing elegance," he says. "Rich, deep colors are what we'll see in the '90s. You might even call this the age of depth."

Charbonneau, who decides what colors go on those little paint chips, and ultimately in your home, says mauve is out.